Have you ever ridden on a ferry boat? I have a few dream-like memories of riding on one as a toddler, and when I did study abroad in Scotland in college one of the highlights of the trip was taking the ferry to the Orkney Islands.

We spent two days in Victoria, British Columbia this summer walking around floating neighborhoods, finding the most photogenic ice cream cones, the best slides, visiting parks with goats and seaplanes, and falling more in love with Canada.

Our visit to the Kalaloch Tree Cave in Olympic National Park. Washington. I think this tree is basically the PNW equivalent of Grandmother Willow. Saw the tree and an unexpected surprise. Click to read more.